▲ The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel, also commonly known as the Paris Tower) is an iron lattice tower located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, on the Champ de Mars near the Seine River. It is a world-famous architectural landmark, one of the cultural symbols of France, a city icon of Paris, and one of the tallest structures in Paris. Its official address is 5 Rue Anatole-France. Completed in 1889, the tower was initially named the "300-Meter Tower" before being renamed after its designer, Gustave Eiffel. A technical masterpiece in the history of world architecture, the Eiffel Tower is the most visited paid monument globally. This metal structure, built for the World's Fair, welcomed approximately 6.98 million visitors in 2011, making it the second most visited cultural site in France.
▲ Notre-Dame de Paris, the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris, was constructed between approximately 1163 and 1250. As a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, it stands as a representative among the Gothic churches in the Île-de-France region. After years of restoration following the devastating fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral has finally reopened to the public. I seized the first opportunity to visit this world-renowned architectural marvel that has stood for nearly a millennium.
▲ Palais Garnier | A Century-Long Visual Feast ||| The Palais Garnier (French: Opéra de Paris), also known as the Opéra Garnier (French: Opéra Garnier), is located in the heart of Paris, France. Its main building boasts 2,200 seats and covers a total area of 11,237 square meters. This magnificent opera house was designed by Charles Garnier in 1861 and is a masterpiece of eclecticism. The architectural style of the Palais Garnier is unique, perfectly blending elements of ancient Greek and Roman colonnades, Baroque, and other architectural forms, showcasing grandeur and exquisite detail.
▲ Dating back to ancient Roman times, it became a gathering place for Parisian artists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The low cost of living at that time attracted many renowned artists to settle and create here. Montmartre gradually evolved into an artistic center symbolizing the bohemian lifestyle. By the late 19th century, Montmartre had become a haven for painters, writers, and musicians, including Picasso, Van Gogh, Theo, Modigliani, and others.
